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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.47, 876.88 and 194.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.47, 876.88 and 194.51 is: 291.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.47 : 876.88 = 194.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.47/876.88 = 194.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.47x = 876.88 × 194.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.47x = 170,560.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,560.80/584.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.82

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